Degreased Alpaca Fiber from Japan
Natural alpaca fiber that has been washed to remove grease and impurities but not carded or combed, classifying it under HTS 5102.19.60 as fine animal hair in degreased condition. This raw material is used in high-end yarn production for luxury textiles. It meets the chapter definition of fine animal hair from alpacas.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield and degreasing process to verify compliance with US note (b)
• Ensure documentation proves no carding or combing has occurred to avoid reclassification